The Top Feature of Apple TV That Isn’t Streaming

Your Apple TV can do so much more than just play your favorite shows and movies. Did you know that one of the best features it offers is its built-in screen savers? These aren’t just for protecting your screen from image retention, but they also let you personalize your TV to match your style and make it a part of your living space.

With four types of screen savers to choose from—Aerials, Memories & Slideshows, Portraits, and Snoopy—you can easily switch up the look of your Apple TV. Whether you prefer scenic videos, personal photos, digital clocks, or Peanuts characters, there’s something for everyone.

Setting up your Apple TV’s screen saver is a breeze. By default, your device will cycle through Aerials videos after a few minutes of inactivity. But you can customize your settings in just a few simple steps:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Open Screen Saver.
3. Choose your preferred screen saver type.
4. Adjust the delay interval before the screen saver starts.
5. Turn off the screen saver during music or podcasts if you prefer.

Each screen saver type also comes with its own set of customization options. For example, with Aerials, you can select themes like Cityscape or Underwater, and set the download frequency. Memories & Slideshows let you choose specific albums or transition styles, while Portraits allow you to pick options like People or Nature.

If you want to manually control your screen savers, you can easily do so from the home screen or within any app. Simply press a few buttons on your Apple TV remote to switch between screen savers, view information about the current one, or turn it off altogether. Plus, you can even control music playback while the screen saver is on by using the remote buttons.

So next time you’re watching TV, why not customize your screen saver to add a personal touch to your viewing experience? It’s a simple yet effective way to enhance your Apple TV setup and make it feel like a seamless part of your home. Enjoy!